National Online Conference - 21 Sept 2025

National Online Conference

Theme:
Art and Literature as a Medium of Social Change: The Dialogic Nature of Art

Art and literature have always been powerful instruments for awakening human consciousness and inspiring collective transformation. From ancient murals, folk songs, epics, and theatre traditions to modern poetry, novels, cinema, and visual arts, creative expressions have acted as catalysts for social reform, justice, and human values.

In the Indian context, movements led by saints, poets, painters, and reformers such as Kabir, Tagore, Amrita Sher-Gil, Gandhi’s use of khadi as symbolic art, and contemporary art practices have contributed to shaping society. Globally, literature and art have challenged slavery, colonialism, gender inequality, environmental issues, and discrimination.

This seminar/workshop intends to explore the dialogic and transformative role of art and literature as a medium of social change, connecting it with culture, philosophy, psychology, science, and technology.

Objectives (उद्देश्य)

1. To analyze how art and literature have influenced social reforms historically and in the present.
2. To discuss the relationship between creativity, critical thinking, and social consciousness.
3. To provide a platform for artists, writers, researchers, and educators to exchange ideas.
4. To highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking art, literature, philosophy, psychology, and science.
5. To encourage young researchers and students to understand art and literature beyond aesthetics, as tools for transformation.

• Sub-themes

• Historical Perspective: Role of art and literature in Indian social reform movements.

• Philosophy & Aesthetics: Art, literature, and the question of morality & ethics.

• Gender & Feminist Voices: Women’s writings, feminist art practices, and their impact.

• Dalit & Marginal Voices: Art and literature as tools of representation and resistance.

• Global Movements: Comparative study of social change through art across cultures.

• Psychology & Communication: How art and literature shape identity, emotions, and behavior.

• Science & Technology: Digital art, social media literature, AI and their influence on society.

• Cinema & Theatre: Performing arts as living voices of protest and awareness.

• Environmental Concerns: Eco-criticism, nature writing, and environmental art practices.

• Future Perspectives: Art, literature, and the vision of a sustainable, inclusive society.

Art Related:

• Art and Society

• Art and Education

• Art and Science

• Art and Psychology

• Art and Sociology

• Art and History

• Art and Media

• Art and Philosophy

Literature Related:

• Literature and Society

• Literature and Education

• Literature and Science

• Literature and Psychology

• Literature and Sociology

• Literature and History

• Literature and Media

• Literature and Philosophy

(Allied themes are also welcome)

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 250–300 words

• Full Paper: 3000–5000 words

• Language: Hindi or English

• Font:

  • Hindi – Unicode (Mangal, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing)

  • English – Times New Roman (12 pt, 1.5 spacing)

• File Format: MS Word (Doc/Docx)

• More info: kalaasamiksha.in

Conference Registration

• Faculty / Academicians: ₹600

• Research Scholars / Students: ₹400

• In Article / Research Paper per Co-author: extra charge ₹100

(E-ISBN/E-ISSN indexed proceedings with Crossref, MPC ₹499 extra and per co-author extra ₹100)

Publication

• Selected papers will be published in ISBN/ISSN indexed E-Proceedings

Important Dates

• Last date for Submission: 18 September 2025

• Notification of Acceptance: 19 September 2025

• Conference Date: 21 September 2025

Account Info

• UPI ID Name: Shivani Shah

• UPI Handle: 8619993231@ptaxis

• Account Number: 2401224261312461

• IFSC: AUBL0002242

(E-certificate will be provided to all participants)

Submission Form Link - https://forms.gle/mbmeAjtj3AHf4yjk9

• More Info About Article Writing Process: kalaasamiksha.in

• More Info About Seminar: artadda.net.in

Structure of the Event

• Inaugural Session: Keynote by eminent artist/scholar.
• Technical Sessions: Paper presentations (parallel sessions).
• Panel Discussion: Interdisciplinary dialogue on art, literature, and society.
• Workshop Segment: Creative practice (poetry reading, painting, performance).
• Valedictory Session: Summary & publication announcement.

Publications

• E-Proceedings (ISBN/ISSN indexed) with selected papers.
• Crossref DOI indexed research publication (free of extra cost).
• Abstract in both Hindi and English is mandatory for all contributors.

Organizers

• Kushagra Jain, Editor, Kalaasamiksha

• Shivani Shah, Director, SKMF

Contact

• Phone: 7597516346

• WhatsApp: 9460905847